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Maurice Calman

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Maurice Calman
Calman c. 1947
Member of the
New York City Board of Aldermen
from the 20th district
In office
January 1, 1918 – December 31, 1919
Personal details
Born(1887-01-15)January 15, 1887
Roman, Kingdom of Romania
DiedJanuary 27, 1970(1970-01-27) (aged 83)
Glen Rock, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partySocialist
Liberal
SpouseSarah Braunstein
Children
  • Sylvia
  • Annette
  • Clarence
OccupationPolitician, dentist

Maurice Samuel Calman[1] (January 15, 1887 – January 27, 1970) was a Romanian-born[2] American politician and dentist who served as a Socialist member of the New York City Board of Aldermen, representing Manhattan's 20th district from 1918[3] to 1919.[4]

Calman later became active in the Liberal Party of New York, running for State Senate in 1947.[5] He died at his sons' home in Glen Rock, New Jersey on January 27, 1970.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Mullan, Fitzhugh (2002). Big Doctoring in America. Berkeley: University of California Press. pp. 39–40. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  2. ^ "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 for Maurice Samuel Calman". ancestry.com. United States Department of War. 1942. Retrieved March 4, 2025. {{cite web}}: Wikipedia Library link in |url= (help)
  3. ^ "Tammany retains Aldermanic hold; 7 Socialists win". Brooklyn Eagle. Brooklyn. November 7, 1917. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  4. ^ "Socialists lose 3 Aldermanic seats; leader Lee beaten". Brooklyn Eagle. Brooklyn. November 5, 1919. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  5. ^ "Calman, Maurice". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  6. ^ "DR. MAURICE S. CALMAN". The New York Times. New York. January 31, 1970. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
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